Fu Ye and Ah Yin made such a perfect couple that others couldn't help but envy them. After all, not only were they both stunningly attractive, but they also openly displayed their affection without restraint!
Meanwhile, a shrewd young boy trudged along the road, carrying a dozen bags of cement with a sign in front of him that read: 250 per bag.
Having eaten and drunk his fill, Fu Ye lounged comfortably in his seat, lazily observing the passersby below. Ah Yin, on the other hand, was still nibbling delicately at the Red Jade Shrimp in her palm.
Boom.
A crisp sound emanated from Ah Yin's lower abdomen.
Fu Ye turned to look at her, only to discover that this little glutton had actually broken through while eating—she was now a Level 66 Soul Emperor!
Ah Yin face flushed red. Though she knew the food before her was packed with soul power, it was a shame she couldn't eat any more.
Seeing Ah Yin's conflicted expression—wanting to eat more but unable to—Fu Ye found her utterly adorable.
"Alright, if you can't finish it, save it for tomorrow. Even good things can harm your body if you overindulge."
With a wave of his hand, Fu Ye stored the remaining food in his system's storage space. The half-eaten Red Jade Shrimp in Ah Yin's grasp was swiftly snatched away by him and devoured without hesitation.
"My shrimp…" Ah Yin watched with a pout, her face full of grievance. By the time she realized what had happened, the bad guy Fu Ye had already polished it off.
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"Be good and listen to me. Eating too much of this tonic isn't healthy."
Though transformed soul beasts possessed robust physiques, they still inhabited human bodies. Gorging like a soul beast would only strain her body.
"Okay…"
Feeling the surging soul power within her, Ah Yin decided that accompanying Fu Ye on this outing had been the right choice.
At that moment, Fu Ye extended his spiritual power, enveloping Tang Hao and Tang Xiao—the brothers of the Clear Sky Sect—curious to see what tricks they might pull.
Sure enough, it wasn't long before the sound of clattering dishes erupted from the first floor.
Bang! Bang!
"Is this slop meant for humans? How dare you serve something so disgusting!"
A rough, booming voice thundered from below.
Fu Ye observed Tang Hao as if watching a clown. 'Smashing bowls and chopsticks? As long as they pay for the damages, it's no issue.'
"Sir, I apologize if the food didn't suit your taste. However, since you've finished your meal, would you kindly settle the bill?"
The waitress remained composed. She had dealt with many such customers before—those who refused to pay and caused disturbances at Juxiang Pavilion were promptly blacklisted.
As for resorting to violence? Impossible. Their establishment was located near Heaven Dou Imperial City. Starting a fight here? That would be downright reckless.
The commotion drew the attention of nearby diners.
Fu Ye, however, remained aloof, leaning by the window and observing the brothers like they were mere jesters.
"Fu Ye, what are they doing? Smashing dishes after eating—how uncivilized!"
Ah Yin stared at the two below, her ice-blue eyes brimming with disdain.
"Just a pair of clowns. In the future, steer clear of such thugs."
"Yeah!"
Fu Ye and Ah Yin didn't bother lowering their voices, and anyone with even basic cultivation could hear them—including Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
"Sister Lan, go about your duties. We won't charge these two. A hundred gold soul coins is nothing to Juxiang Pavilion. However, the Clear Sky Sect will be added to our blacklist from now on."
The waitress below, Xiao Lan, was a senior employee of the establishment, often handling front hall disputes.
"Understood, Boss!"
After acknowledging Fu Ye's words, Xiao Lan offered Tang Hao and Tang Xiao a polite smile before turning away, ignoring them entirely.
But then, murmurs broke out among the crowd.
"The Clear Sky Sect? Wait—aren't they the two prodigies from that sect?"
"No wonder they looked familiar! They're Tang Hao and Tang Xiao!"
"Hmph. The famed Twin Heroes of Clear Sky Sect? Their character certainly doesn't live up to their reputation."
Amid the scornful whispers, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's faces alternated between pale and livid.
Fu Ye merely watched the two Soul Douluos standing awkwardly on the first floor, unimpressed. In his eyes, they were nothing more than ants.
"Hah! As if a hundred gold soul coins are anything to me!"
There was a saying: Cold violence and public scorn were the heaviest blows to a man.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had intended to pick a fight and stir trouble, but Fu Ye's response—"I won't take your money, so scram. And don't expect service from us again, your sect included."—left them feeling like they'd punched cotton.
They understood exactly what his words implied.
Just as Tang Hao moved to pay, Fu Ye cut in coldly: "Only now realizing your mistake? Too late."
"Sir, your meal has been waived. No payment is necessary."
Xiao Lan was already attending to other customers. When Tang Hao, burly and imposing, shoved a money pouch at her, she remained unmoved.
After all, she had her professionalism—and the boss's direct orders.
Of course, the Clear Sky Sect was now blacklisted. Their names would soon join the others on the second-floor wall of shame.
"What kind of business is this?! You won't even accept my money?!"
Tang Hao finally found an outlet for his rage. His original plan had been simple: teach the arrogant boy upstairs a lesson and show that girl what a real man looked like.
Now? He'd been branded a dine-and-dasher—and blacklisted to boot!
Xiao Lan remained unshaken by Tang Hao's thunderous voice. As a high-level soul master herself, she had the composure to handle such situations—a necessity for her position.
"My apologies, sir. We're but a humble establishment. We can't withstand the bullying of major sects."
"If our food displeased you, we'll waive the bill. But please, don't trouble us further. After all, you were the one who called it inedible and refused to pay. Now you insist? That puts us in a difficult position."
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